Quena Flute – Kena

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Woodwind Instruments

If you are looking to buy a professional Andean quena flute, or kena as they are often known in the Western world – Original Artisan has one of the widest and most successful ranges available and we’ve been shipping our top class handmade, fairtrade quena and quenacho flutes to hundreds of satisfied customers around the world since we began trading almost two years ago.

Wooden Quena Flute – Wayacan (Guayacan)

The Andean quena or kena flute has for generations been one of South America’s most highly revered instruments, regarded as sacred in times past, the quena still plays a significant role in the events and everyday lives of the Andean people.

Used in religious ceremony, family occasions, weddings and celebrations across South America and in many countries around the world, this remarkable yet simple wooden flute symbolises the true vibrant nature of the people of the Andes.

Achieving almost mythical status throughout the history of the Indian tribes, the quena is today proving to be even more popular with modern day musicians and enthusiasts than ever before.

Held in high regard and increasingly used in film making by directors and composers such as Tony Hinnigan and Gustavo Santaolalla, for classic films such as Braveheart & Brokeback Mountain, it is easy to see why this beautiful wooden flute has become so popular.

Aymara Jacaranda Quena Flute

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As the western world familiarises itself with cultures past and modern technology and the internet brings the music and cultures of the world closer together, the wooden quena flute remains one of the most haunting yet beautiful sounds of the Andes, symbolising the colourful lives and struggles of the indigenous tribes people of South America.

Sought after by professional and amateur musicians alike, the quena is an ideal instrument for anyone looking to venture into the world of woodwind instruments.

The Andean quena flute has either 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other beautiful South American woods such as Jacaranda and Wayacan.

Tweaked Jacaranda Quena

All the woodwind instruments sold on this site are of excellent quality and should not be confused with other South American souvenir type tourist flutes which are manufactured on mass with no attention to sound quality and tuning.

Original Artisan’s luthiers are highly regarded craftsman and expert musicians in their own right, each having a lifetime’s experience in making these wonderful woodwind instruments.

Personally selected by my family in Bolivia who have the advantage of local knowledge and the expertise of more than three generations in local business, our unique family ties enable me to select the best pieces from across the globe to present to you here on Original Artisan .

Bone Quena with Reinforced Metal Mouth Piece

Unlike many ordinary sites, we are in constant contact with our luthiers, providing them with valuable customer feedback, enabling us to source and create instruments specifically tailored for our customers’ needs.

We do our best to provide a truly personal service, one you’ll find no where else on the internet.

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Take a look at some of my customer reviews to see just why your buying experience with us, will be the best you’ve had by far.

Satisfaction Guarantee

If you purchase a quena flute, quenacho, zampona or any instrument from Original Artisan and are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, you are always completely covered by my own personal satisfaction guarantee and can be assured that your issues, no matter how small will be dealt with personally by me.

What ever it takes, I’ll do my best to make sure your visit has a happy outcome.

Out of stock ? – No problem

If you find we are out of stock for the particular quena flute you are looking for, don’t worry, Original Artisan has regular shipments of all our current flutes on offer and we are often only a few days away from a new shipment arriving.

Simply email me or contact us using this sites’ contact page and your flute can be reserved free of charge and you will be notified as soon as our stock comes in. I’ll always be close by to take your request and get back to you as soon as possible. Often I respond to enquiries within minutes, or if I’m not immediately available, within a few hours at the latest.

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Looking for Something Different ?

Bone & Ebony Quena

If you are looking for something different or have in mind a style of quena flute (or any other instrument) that we do not have listed, I will be happy to source that product for you at no extra cost. The price you pay for personal or special orders will be exactly the same price as our customers would pay if the product was already available or in stock.

Original Artisan has had many customers in the past that have requested items that have essentially enhanced our product range and become popular with our clients. So if you think our product line could be enhanced by something you are looking for, just drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do.

It may take a while to source, select or have your product made and shipped to here in the U.K, but as many satisfied customers will vouch for us – we always get there in the end.

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Buy a Quena Flute

Bamboo Quena Flute

If you are looking to buy a quena flute and you’d like some advice on which of our range would be most suited to you, then take a look at my guide below.

Another excellent quena, made from slightly heavier Wayacan green wood. Perfect for all levels of play, right through to expert. Slightly more expensive than the Jacaranda, but worth it. One of my happy customers described this flute as having ‘a beautiful balmy smell’.

Specifically ‘tweaked’ by the producers to ensure they are exceptional instruments and perform to the highest possible standard. Intermediate and advanced players should definitely go for one of these concert tweaked quenas. Lovely to play – a beautiful, yet perfect instrument at an excellent price.

Tweaked, untweaked and varnished versions of this excellent bamboo quena available. Many musicians seek the softer tones of the bamboo quena and we have many types available, all operating to a high standard.

The Walata quena is one of the most beautiful, rustic, raw and natural looking quenas we have. Challenging the intermediate to advanced player to pursue new heights of play whilst sampling the delights of this wonderful flute. More expensive than my other bamboo quenas, their creator explains that these, his best bamboo flutes are thicker and slightly harder to play than most and best suited for moderate or advanced players.

Those looking for something really special should go for one of my bone and Ebony quenas. Exceptional response and an incredible sounding quena. These have a really nice weight to them and are a real treasure to have.

Although only an opinion, one of my regular customers who is a very experienced quena player described this flute as

‘…The bone Quena sounds like a high-end Shakuhachi and I can easily find at least 3 octaves. Just a great Flute! I have 28 Flutes, some very expensive ones, and I must say that this bone Quena is absolutely THE BEST!’

Same as the bone and Ebony quenas but with reinforcing metal mouth and end pieces. A stunning quena for your collection. Although these bone quenas are more expensive than the wood or bamboo flutes, their beauty alone, more than makes up for it.

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Thanks for visiting and taking the time to view my quena page. Have a look around my site and check out my woodwind category where you’ll be able to view all my flutes available in one place, including the larger and more deeper sounding quenacho, along with some excellent professional pan pipes and zamponas.

If anything you are interested in is out of stock, be sure to contact me and you may find I still have some available or coming in very soon.

If you need to know any more information about these quena flutes or anything else on Original Artisan, feel free to get in touch using this site’s contact page.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Concert Tweaked Jacaranda Quena Flute with Carved Eagle

This flute features an eagle hand carved into the side of the flute and has been specifically 'tweaked' to ensure it plays exceptionally well and performs to the highest standard.

Tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Concert Tweaked Jacaranda Quena Flute with Carved Face

This flute features a tribal face hand carved into the side of the flute and has been specifically 'tweaked' to ensure it plays exceptionally well and performs to the highest standard.

Tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Concert Tweaked Jacaranda Quena Flute with Carved Face

This flute features a tribal face hand carved into the side of the flute and has been specifically 'tweaked' to ensure it plays exceptionally well and performs to the highest standard.

Tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

All the flutes sold on Original Artisan are professional instruments, but these particular flutes have been specifically 'tweaked' by the producers to ensure they play exceptionally well and perform to the highest standard.

These flutes are for the quena connoisseur or the flute perfectionist as you might say.

As you can see, they are quite plain, stained dark and have no frills. A beautifully simple, yet perfect instrument.

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The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quena you see here is made from donkey bone with ebony mouth and end pieces, which serve to reinforce and strengthen the flute as well as add to it's beauty.

This flute was made by a professional Bolivian luthier who has been making these high quality instruments as his lifetimes trade.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America and features a solid bone mouthpiece.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Professional Jacaranda Quena Flute With Bone Mouthpiece

These flutes are of excellent quality and should not be confused with sub standard South American souvenir type flutes, fashioned for the tourist market.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth ÃÂ£9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

These Guayacan quena (kena) flutes are of exactly the same nature as our usual Guayacan flutes but have interesting variations in the wood grain and colouring throughout the flute.

Usually these quenas are of a single greenish or brown tone where as the ones available in this listing are two toned with lighter patches and natural streaks which can be viewed in our gallery photos. Please note, these markings are purely natural variations in wood grain and do not affect the accuracy, tone or playability or playability of these flutes.

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The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan.

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Guayacan, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Professional Guayacan Quena Flute

These flutes are of excellent quality and should not be confused with sub standard South American souvenir type flutes, fashioned for the tourist market.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Guayacan, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Professional Guayacan Quena Flute

These flutes are of excellent quality and should not be confused with sub standard South American souvenir type flutes, fashioned for the tourist market.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Professional Jacaranda Quena Flute

These flutes are of excellent quality and should not be confused with sub standard South American souvenir type flutes, fashioned for the tourist market.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Professional Jacaranda Quena Flute With Bone & Mother of Pearl

This flute is adorned with mother of pearl along it's length and has a bone notch at the mouthpiece.

These flutes are of excellent quality and should not be confused with sub standard South American souvenir type flutes, fashioned for the tourist market.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth ÃÂ£9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Professional Jacaranda Quena Flute With Mother of Pearl

This flute is adorned with a mother of pearl design embedded into the wood, featuring the Andean cross at the notch end and further mother of pearl circles along it's length.

These flutes are of excellent quality and should not be confused with sub standard South American souvenir type flutes, fashioned for the tourist market.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Professional Jacaranda Quena Flute With Mother of Pearl

This flute is adorned with a mother of pearl design embedded into the wood, featuring the Andean cross at the notch end and further mother of pearl circles along it's length.

These flutes are of excellent quality and should not be confused with sub standard South American souvenir type flutes, fashioned for the tourist market.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The professional quenas you see here are exceptional instruments made from Jacaranda, a beautiful wood native to South America.

This flute was created by a professional Bolivian musician and luthier who has been making and playing these instruments in South America for over 30 years.

Professional Jacaranda Quena Flute With Mother of Pearl

This flute is adorned with a mother of pearl design embedded into the wood, featuring the Andean cross at the notch end and further mother of pearl circles along it's length.

These flutes are of excellent quality and should not be confused with sub standard South American souvenir type flutes, fashioned for the tourist market.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Discounted Price

This quena flute has been discounted. One of the smaller circles of mother of pearl shown in the main design can be seen to be a little more transparent than the others. Although this is a natural characteristic and not a fault, as we are perfectionists, we thought we'd offer a discount in case this affected the buyers enjoyment of the flute.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.

Unlike standard flute covers, our cases have been especially made for Original Artisan to provide even better protection for our instruments. Featuring a thicker padded case and a beautiful inner lining, each has been individually hand made for your flute to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases will be shipped automatically and free of charge with every flute order. Styles and colours will be sent out at random and will vary depending on availability.

Colour Selection

If you have any preferences or dislikes regarding colour or style, please contact us using this site's contact pages or using the 'Additional Information' text entry box below.

You may also add notes as to any particular covers you do not wish to receive and I will endeavour to send you your preferred choice. If none are available, I will select a cover for you either at random or based on the extra information you supply.

The Aymara quena (kena) is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in many areas of traditional Peruvian music. The quena produces an exceptionally beautiful sound and has been played by the indigenous tribes of South America and their ancestors for generations, once being revered as a sacred icon.

Although originating from the mountains of South America, the quena is a favourite of musicians and woodwind players all around the world.

Please view our quena samples page for demonstrations of some of our flutes being played.

These instruments are made from various materials including bamboo, bone and other rare woods such as Jacaranda and Guayacan (Wayacan).

They can have 4, 5 or 6 holes in the front, one at the back, and a u shaped notch at the mouth. The six hole quena has a musical span of 3 octaves.

The concert quenas you see here are superb instruments made from South American bamboo.

Concert Tweaked Bamboo Quena

All the flutes for sale on Original Artisan operate at high levels and these Walata flutes are no exception.

These have also been specifically 'tweaked' by the producers to ensure they perform to an expert standard.

These Walata bamboo quena flutes are thicker, more rustic and slightly harder to play than other types of bamboo quena. Suitable for the more experienced quena player, this Walata flute produces a more solid, sweeter sound than many of it's rivals.

Utilising skill and technique from a more experienced level to achieve new heights of play, the advanced flutist will gain a greater sense of pleasure from playing this flute than other more easily mastered flutes.

These bamboo quenas are unvarnished and have a beautifully rugged, rustic type look and a real sense of beauty about them.

These were created by a professional Bolivian luthier, centered in the heart of La Paz who is also a highly skilled musician. Like most of our other artisans, this luthier has been making and playing these instruments in South America for many years.

Concert tuned to the scale of Sol Major (G) / Mi minor (Em).

Measuring 14.75 inches long and 1 inch wide, each quena flute has it's own unique characteristics, showing differences in colour, grain and dressing.

Free Deluxe Quena Cover

This flute comes with a stunning deluxe woven case worth £9.99 absolutely free. Not to be confused with a standard cover, these have been especially made to provide even better protection for our instruments, with a high quality case lining and individually made to provide an extra snug fit.

Cases come in a wide variety of colours and styles and will be sent out at random. Please contact us if you have any particular colour preferences and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Click here to view our quena covers and contact us with your preferences.